Simple early years ideas for everyday play

Who's FloPo for?

Clear guidance for purposeful play, at home or in your setting.

Who can use FloPo?

Childminders, nursery practitioners, nannies and parents supporting children aged 0–4. Find ideas you can adapt to your children and your space.

What will I find inside?

Ready-to-use activity guides with materials, clear steps and safety considerations. Find EYFS links explained in plain English for everyday play.

How does it help me?

Spend less time planning from scratch. Find guidance on what to set up, how to support each activity and what to notice as the children in your care play.

Can I make it my own?

Adapt the setup, materials and adult role to suit different ages, interests and ways of learning. Make each activity work for the children you support.

Activities

Get a feel for FloPo with a handpicked selection of free activities for babies, toddlers and preschool children. Explore our clear, easy-to-follow guidance, then unlock the full library of activities with a FloPo subscription.
0-12m
Free
Sensory Play
Communication and Language
Posting and pulling coloured scarves through a decorated tissue box for babies and toddlers
3yrs
Free
Sensory Play
Colours
Create a multi-sensory colour wheel collage using textured materials in small groups or independently
4yrs
Free
Communication and Language
Mathematics
Matching Arctic animal pairs using family figures and simple picture cards
3yrs
Free
Winter
Water/sand tray
Creating a snowstorm in a jar using baby oil, white paint and an effervescent tablet

Activities

Find calm, clear activity guidance for babies, toddlers and preschool children, with practical support for planning, observing and adapting play.
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Sensory Play
Communication and Language
Outdoor nature picnic for tummy time and sensory exploration with simple snack preparation
3yrs
Communication and Language
Daily open-access mark making with paper, varied tools and shape-making aids
2yrs
Summer
Transferring water between containers using trays, funnels and floating items for summer water play
2yrs
Sensory Play
Creating ice cream shop role play with scented playdough and simple serving tools
2yrs
Sensory Play
Washing toy and ride-on vehicles with water and bubbles outdoors on a hot day
4yrs
Communication and Language
Understanding the World
Exploring hairstyles with spaghetti strands and child-safe scissors for early cutting practice
4yrs
Communication and Language
Exploring cultural foods for snack time through a local walk and shared tasting
3yrs
All about me
Communication and Language
Role-play family routines using small world houses and family figurines for early years
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